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Underrated Mikumi National Park is known for its open horizons and abundant wildlife, especially across the Serengeti-like expanses of the Mkata Floodplain. The hippo pool and Millennium area are particularly popular, with good reason. The Dar–Ruaha road bisects Mikumi and it can get busy during the Dry season. To escape the crowds, the park’s south has a wild wilderness feel, and is known for its elephants and lions.

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Highlights

• Good general wildlife viewing, including lion, buffalo, elephant and giraffe

• Home to unusual antelope species such as eland, greater kudu and sable

• Walking safaris available

• Excellent well-priced mid-range lodges

• Convenient stopover between Dar es Salaam and Ruaha National Park

• The park’s south promises quieter, wildlife-rich expeditions

• The Tanzam Highway runs straight through the park

• Animals are scattered and more difficult to see during the Wet season

• Some lodges close from March to May

• The park can get busy at weekends